"Brain" Teasers
When someone uses drugs repeatedly, their brain,
A. Becomes trained to crave the drug
B. Becomes smaller than before
C. Is not changed
A. Becomes trained to crave the drug
True or false: Marijuana can be addictive.
True
A. It compromises decision-making and the ability to recognize danger.
B. It acts to increase attention and focus.
C. It improves memory.
D. It improves vision when consumed in small amounts.
A. It compromises decision-making and the ability to recognize danger.
Most e-cigarettes contain four components, name the one component they do not have,
A. A cartridge or reservoir, which hold a liquid solution
B. A heating element (atomizer)
C. A power source (like a battery)
D. A mouthpiece
E. A mouth shield that protects your lungs.
Pain relievers (like Vicodin or OxyContin) prescribed by a doctor can lead to addiction if:
A. You take more than prescribed.
B. You take some not prescribed for you.
C. You start trying to get them without a prescription.
D. You take them with Kool-Aid
E. A, B, and C
E. A, B, and C
The human brain weighs about as much as a,
A. Donut
B. 12- pack of soda
C. Chihuahua
C. Chihuahua
What is the scientific name for marijuana?
A. Cannabis Sativa
B. Humulus Lupus
C. Trema Orientalis
D. Cannabis Lupus
A. Cannabis Sativa
Which of these is a possible consequence of underage drinking?
A. Becoming more popular.
B. Visiting the emergency room.
C. Having a better memory when studying.
D. Gaining more confidence.
B. Visiting the emergency room.
The chemical in the marijuana plant that causes the "high" is:
A. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
B. Dronabinol
C. Cannabidiol (CBD)
D. Cannabis sativa
A. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
How can you tell if someone is "sniffing" or "huffing" inhalants?
A. They might have chemical odors on their clothes.
B. They might lose their appetite or feel like throwing up.
C. They might have muscle weakness or move strangely.
D. The may be very irritable or depressed.
E. All of the above.
E. All of the above.
Brain cells or neurons turn electrical impulses into,
A. Chemical signals
B. Movement
C. Axons
A. Chemical signals
Smoking marijuana regularly can be especially harmful to teens. Why?
A. It can lower your IQ.
B. It can affect your ability to drive safely.
C. It can make you less motivated to do well in school.
D. All of the above.
D. All of the above.
A. Irregular breathing
B. Confusion
C. Vomiting
D. All of the above
D. All of the above.
What percentage of teens who use e-cigarettes are likely to start smoking traditional cigarettes within six months?
A. 7%
B. 31%
C. 52%
D. 79%
B. 31%
Some people take anabolic steroids to enhance their athletic performance. Instead, they might get this: (choose all that apply)
A. Kidney, heart, and liver damage
B. Increase in height
C. Extreme mood swings that can lead to violence.
D. Smoother, nicer skin.
E. For men: shrunken testicles. For women: growth of facial hair.
A, C, and E
How does alcohol affect the teenage brain? Choose all that are correct,
A. It interferes with normal brain development.
B. It acts to increase attention and focus.
C. It compromises decision-making and the ability to recognize danger.
D. It improves vision when consumed in small amounts.
A and C
Scientific studies have proven that medical marijuana can cure which diseases? Choose all that apply.
A. Cancer
B. Bronchitis
C. Muscular Dystrophy
D. Depression
E. None of the above.
E. None of the above.
Among kids ages 12 to 17, how many drank alcohol in the past month on average?:
A. Very few: about 1 out of 10
B. Half: 5 out of 10
C. Most: 8 out of 10
D. All: 10 out of 10
A. Very few: about 1 out of 10
The term "dabbing" refers to smoking extracts from what drug?
A. Marijuana
B. K2/Spice
C. Cocaine
D. Methamphetamine
A. Marijuana
What drug has the street names, "Blizzard", "Stardust", "Ivory Snow" and "White Lightening"?
A. Cocaine
B. Bath Salts
C. Heroin
D. MDMA (Molly)
B. Bath Salts.
Drugs work in the brain because they have similar,
A. Electrical charges as brain cells.
B. Size and shape as natural brain chemicals
C. Nerve cells as the brain.
B. Size and shape as natural brain chemicals.
Besides alcohol and marijuana, what is the next most-popular addictive drug used by high school seniors?
A. Non-cigarette tobacco
B. Anabolic steroids
C. "Bath Salts"
D. Molly
A. Non-cigarette tobacco
The brain is particularly vulnerable to damage from alcohol while it is still developing. Until about what age does the brain continue to develop?
A. Well around age 18
B. Well into the 20s
C. Around age 35
D. Until around age 1
B. Well into the 20s
What has scientific research told us about e-cigarettes?
A. They are healthier than regular tobacco cigarettes.
B. They help people quit smoking regular cigarettes.
C. They can lead to smoking regular cigarettes.
D. None of the above
D. None of the above
DXM (Dextromethorphan) is the ingredient in over-the-counter cough syrup that can make you feel "high" when used in large amounts, but these other things can happen when you abuse cough syrup (Check all that apply):
A. You can experience confusion or hallucinations.
B. You can feel sick to your stomach.
C. Your heart may beat dangerously slow.
D. You can lose coordination.
A, B, and D.